Resolve to transform your job instead of finding a new one in 2016. Part 1 of 3

Every year we strive to make changes that make our life better.  Maybe you resolve to lose weight.  Save money.  Go back to school.  Each of these are very rewarding, but often require much work to achieve.  The same is true for finding a new job.

A new job is an excellent goal if you are unemployed or fresh out of school.  But is it the right decision if you currently have a job?

In the next few weeks, I'm going to provide you with a fresh perspective on your job and how you can change jobs without actually finding a new job.

To start, let's look at your current job.  We all heard about that dream job.  Maybe we don't exactly know what that job 'is', but we know it's the promise land and we want it.  People who have this job know the secret to finding it.  That secret I'm going to share with you.

The secret about the dream job is... it doesn't exist.  There is no job interview you go on that will land you your dream job.  The truth is, those who can honestly say they have their dream job didn't get it by chance or happen into it.  They have a dream job because they CREATED IT.  That's right, they took their existing position, whether it be a cashier, a graphic designer or a CEO at a Fortune 500 company and made it into their dream job.

How did they do it and how can you do it too?  You can by changing your circumstances.  Each job, no matter what line of work, comes with a description.  But if you notice, rarely do you actually do the tasks outlined in it.  Often times, you find yourself doing stuff not even part of your job description.  I myself attend speaking events, help organize and motivate our employees to speak at events and am active in any committee that will have me.  None of these are part of my job description.  I'm a programmer.  I could simply sit on a computer all day and punch keys and I'd be perfectly aligned with my job description.  I'm able to do this because my job allows me to be flexible in my position.  I'm able to raise my hand and say I'd like to try something.  With this flexibility, I'm able to mold my position, even if slightly, into what I want to do that's meaningful to me.  The more I succeed, the more freedom I'm given to try things that are important to me.  If you make small changes to your job long enough, over time you'll find that all you do is stuff you love and care about.  You will have the perfect job... your dream job. 

What can you do today that you're passionate about in your job?  Start with something small.  Make those small changes over time, and before you know it, you will be boasting to people about your dream job.

Next week, in part 2 of this series, I'll be talking about tackling issues that bother you at your job.